Connecting Couples

In this episode of their series about being 'Sick At Home', Chad and Angela cue up the conversation for couples to talk about where they learned how to be sick. Sounds weird, but the reality is that we all learned patterns from our family of origin about not only being sick, but also how to respond when those around us are sick. Can you remember a time in your childhood when you or someone in your family got sick? How did it go? Where you a good patient? Were they a good responder? Maybe you got messages that it is better to power through and not be over imposing, or maybe you had a mom made the best chicken noodle soup and comforted your soul the whole time. The point is, can you talk about how those memories influenced how you and your spouse now respond when one of you is "Sick At Home"? Check it out.

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In this new series Dr. Chad Imhoff and his wife Angela discuss how the interactions between couples play out when one partner gets sick. In this first episode Chad shares his process of getting a positive COVID test and encourages couples to have an important conversation about how to respond if one of you gets it. They encourage discussing what the logistics will be, like how you quarantine and how do you get groceries and who do you tell... and also- in true "Connecting Couples'" fashion, they encourage you to have a conversation about your emotional needs as well. If you have fear or anxiety or other heavier emotions- it can be tricky to bring up when you are already not feeling well. The Real Imhoffs set you up to have a real conversation about COVID and make sure you ask the right questions. Check it out.

For more information about Chad and Angela, check out www.therealimhoffs.com

This is the final installment of their series that has taken a look back at The Beginning of the journey for Chad and Angela as they experienced learning about emotion. In this episode, the Imhoffs check in with you about how all this stuff is landing for you, and also lay out a clear structure of how to get the most out of these podcasts. They even explain here their website name "The Real Imhoffs" came from. Check it out. 

For more information about Chad and Angela, check out www.therealimhoffs.com

Headed in to week 3 of The Beginning- the Imhoffs explain their first experiences with EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy). This week we hear Angela share her side of their journey through understanding emotions in a new way. Unlike Chad's initially cognitive approach, Angela was hit pretty early on with the realization that emotions were not something she understood. Check out Angela's perspective as a 'feeler' and pretty assertive pursuer as she discovers the part her emotions had been playing in her life. 

For more information about Chad and Angela, check out: www.therealimhoffs.com

In this second episode of their dive back into their first experiences with EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), the Imhoffs dive into Chad's side of their journey to understanding emotions. His initially cognitive approach let him to a place of change not only as a therapist, but also as a husband and individual. Check out this perspective of a new emotional experience from a 'heady-withdrawer". 

For more information about Chad and Angela, check out: www.therealimhoffs.com

Rewinding a little bit in their journey, Chad and Angela discuss the beginning of their exposure to EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) and their first impressions on their experience learning it. Going from a place where emotions ran in the background to now understanding the importance of emotion hits everyone differently. Listen as Chad and Angela discuss their two very different responses and how they ended up doing a podcast about it. 

For more information about the Imhoffs check out their website at: www.therealimhoffs.com

In this final episode of the Holiday Series (and final episode of the year), Chad and Angela discuss some practical things to consider for planning ahead with your partner. Grab a calendar and your partner and sit down to talk about what you want your year to look at- and don't be surprised if you have to do a few repairs along the way. Check it out. 

For more information about Chad and Angela, check out: www.therealimhoffs.com

Continuing on from the last episode in this holiday series, Dr. Chad Imhoff and his wife, Angela, now turn the attention toward being mindful of what your partner needs during the holiday season. Listen as they discuss practical ways to consider your partner's hopes around travel, gift giving and even intimacy during the the hubbub of festivities. 

For more about the Imhoffs check out their website at www.therealimhoffs.com

The Holiday Season comes with speed and chaos and it's easy to lose sight of ourselves in all the commotion. In this episode of their Holiday Series, Chad and Angela discuss how much intention it takes to stay tuned in to ourselves and know when we may need to ask for help or include our partner in our process. Check it out. 

The holiday season can bring enough stress with all the hustle and bustle of travel, gift buying, and family of origin issues, but for some couples their are unavoidable complications that also have to be navigated. Grief, loss, blended family, unhealthy interactions with in-laws or ex's that make the joyful season anything but jolly. In this episode of their focus on staying connected through the holidays, Chad and Angela discuss Holiday Complications and offer ways to have connecting conversations. Check it out.